PROSTART®

TRAINING THE FUTURE OF THE INDUSTRY

​ProStart® is a nationwide career technical education (CTE) program through ORLAEF where high-school students learn from an industry-derived, competency-based curriculum that teaches culinary techniques and restaurant management skills, coupled with real-life restaurant sector experiences. These skills are fundamental to Oregon’s fifth largest employer and second fasting growing industry, Leisure and Hospitality.

With local and national support from industry members, educators, state associations, and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), ProStart reaches more than 118,000 students in 1,700 high schools across 50 states - fostering prosperity in the restaurant industry by developing the next generation of industry leaders. Learn how ProStart provides students a platform to discover new interests and talents and open doors for fulfilling careers.